Maintenance Technician

Schnellecke Group; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnellecke Group in Grove City, Ohio, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the safe, reliable operation of our semi-automated warehouse and production equipment. You will perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance while diagnosing and resolving issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems.

The ideal candidate will bring strong troubleshooting skills, a proactive approach to equipment reliability, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or certification in Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly automated environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with conveyors, semi-automated or automated systems, and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on semi-automated warehouse and production equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems.
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, sensors, gearboxes, bearings, and other components.
• Troubleshoot basic PLC faults within your level of training and escalate advanced programming or controls issues when necessary.
• Read blueprints, electrical schematics, technical manuals, equipment specifications, and work orders.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair documentation to support equipment reliability and audit readiness.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Pneumatic & hydraulic

Diagnostic tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial maintenance certification

Tools

Multimeter

Diagnostic tools

PLC fault diagnosis tools

Job description

Description

Are you a skilled industrial maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, solving problems, and keeping operations running at peak performance?

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our semi-automated warehouse and production equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance while diagnosing and resolving equipment issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyor, and basic control systems.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical troubleshooting skills, a proactive approach to equipment reliability, and the ability to work independently while serving as a technical resource to the maintenance team. You will also play an important role in equipment improvements, reducing downtime, managing critical spare parts, and coordinating with vendors and contractors to support operational needs.

Requirements

What You'll Do

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on semi-automated warehouse and production equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems.
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, sensors, gearboxes, bearings, and other industrial equipment components.
• Troubleshoot basic PLC and control-system faults within your level of training and authorization, escalating advanced programming or controls issues when necessary.
• Inspect equipment for wear, defects, and potential safety concerns.
• Use precision measuring tools and diagnostic equipment to align, test, and verify equipment functionality.

Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring equipment failures and participate in root-cause analysis to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Recommend and support equipment upgrades, modifications, installations, and process improvements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, technical manuals, equipment specifications, and work orders.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair documentation to support equipment reliability and audit readiness.

Parts, Vendors & Team Support

• Monitor spare-parts inventory, identify critical components, and recommend replenishment needs.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, vendors, contractors, and internal maintenance resources to support equipment repairs and upgrades.
• Communicate equipment conditions, repair priorities, and safety concerns to Maintenance Management and operational partners.
• Serve as a technical resource to support maintenance activities and promote consistent maintenance practices.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all applicable safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and Company policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture and model the Company's values in all daily activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Mechanics, Millwright, Electromechanical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly automated environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience maintaining industrial machinery, conveyors, semi-automated or automated systems, and production equipment.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment specifications, and maintenance manuals.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, equipment alignment, hand and power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Working knowledge of motors, drives, sensors, and basic industrial controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic PLC-related faults. PLC programming experience is not required unless specifically assigned.

Professional Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify problems, determine root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with maintenance and operations teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests and respond to emergency repair needs as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance with lockout/tagout procedures.

Why Join Our Team?

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance, equipment reliability, and workplace safety. As a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will bring your technical expertise to a fast-paced environment where your ability to solve problems, improve equipment performance, and keep operations moving makes a difference every day.